The Street Department removes obstructions to visibility to promote
safety for motorists and pedestrians alongside and over the City's
roadways and sidewalks that are located with the public right-of-way.
City residents also share in the burden maintaining this area under City
Ordinances (Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page).

Additionally, we also maintain the Storm Water Drainage System to
prevent blockage of storm water alongside our city streets, within the
public right-of-ways, and within public drainage easements. The
department is, however, not responsible for the maintenance of drainage
systems, drainage inlets, or creeks and streams located on private
property. After each and every rain storm, the department inspects and
removes debris from more than 500 city maintained storm water inlet
boxes throughout the city.

The department does assist residents in the installation or
replacement of private driveway culverts. In an effort to properly
maintain proper drainage, the department will advise the resident of the
proper size and type of culvert required and provides the labor, free of
charge to install a new or replacement culvert. However, the resident is
responsible for the cost of all materials.